In the warehouse, safety is of utmost importance. Take this course to learn how to productively stack, rack and handle pallets with precaution.

Delegates who are required to manage and/or inspect racking systems would be suitable for this course.

This course will provide delegates with the information on why racking needs to be inspected and the knowledge to carry out basic racking inspections. It references international codes of practice and reviews current legislation that covers the requirements for maintenance and inspection.

At the end of the course, participants will have a better understanding of the following - 

• Hazards associated with materials handling and storage
• General precautions for moving materials manually
• General precautions for using mechanical equipment to move materials
• Basic storage and stacking requirements for various types of materials

The following concepts would be covered - 

• Types of racking
• Legislative requirements
• Types of inspections
• Frequency of inspection and records
• Racking risk assessment and management of risk
• Hazards and risks associated with racking systems
• Defects and damage: What to look for and corrective actions
• Practical exercise